New Hartford’s Ski Sundown opens for 2013-14 season Friday

NEW HARTFORD >> Ski Sundown opens for the 2013-14 season today from 2 to 10 p.m.

Fourteen out of the total 15 trails will be open to snow enthusiasts tomorrow. Top to bottom skiing and snowboarding will be available on Canyon Run, Exhibition, Nor’easter, Temptor, Stinger, Tom’s Treat, Panhandle, Over Easy, Papoose, Little Joe, S’no Way, Sensation, Breezeway and Big Bend. Terrain parks on both Stinger and Tom’s Treat will have a variety of rails and other features for both skiers and snowboarders.

Visitors can celebrate the season opener with games, giveaways and drink specials in the Last Chair Tavern. The Welcome Center, Snowsports School lessons, Rentals & Repairs, Snow Sports Shop and all food and beverage service in the lodge will be fully operational.

According to a press release, Ski Sundown’s Mountain Operations team has used 180 snow guns and has been working around the clock to take advantage of these ideal snowmaking temperatures.

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“We really maximized this week’s cold weather to launch with a sizable base and a quality product that we know our customers expect and appreciate,” said mountain operations manager Chris Sullivan. “We will then focus our snowmaking efforts on Gunbarrel so that we can get to 100 percent open early in the season. We’re usually the first ski area in the Northeast to reach 100 percent open, and our snowmaking team is committed to and excited about upholding this tradition.”

Ski Sundown is located at 126 Ratlum Road, off Routes 44 and 219, in New Hartford. For lift ticket and rental rates, lesson and event information, visit skisundown.com and connect on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ski.sundown.

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